Plusle
Plusle is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS16). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.46 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2010. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Plusle suits collectors working on HGSS Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Plusle from HGSS Black Star Promos?
Plusle is a Pokémon card in HGSS Black Star Promos numbered HGSS16. It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises. National Pokédex #311. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Plusle worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.46 for Plusle. Low and high spread runs $22.99 to $139.50. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | HGSS Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | HGSS16 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $22.46 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| Holofoil | $22.46 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Collect | Colorless Draw 2 cards. |
| Thunder Jolt | Lightning 20 Flip a coin. If tails, Plusle does 10 damage to itself. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Plusle?
Plusle is listed as Promo in HGSS Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Plusle?
Catalog fields: set HGSS Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Plusle (#HGSS16) is a promo-line printing from HGSS Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Plusle is catalogued as Promo printing in HGSS Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $22.46.
- Illustrator Kouki Saitou has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $22.46 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Plusle worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $22.46 for ungraded Plusle from HGSS Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Plusle from?
Plusle is listed in HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver) as card #HGSS16. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Plusle?
Our catalog lists Plusle as Promo in HGSS Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Plusle good for collectors or players?
Plusle includes gameplay stats in HGSS Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.